§ Mr. Gallacherasked the Minister of Shipping whether he is aware that, at a time when shipping space is declared to be unavailable for the despatch of children to the United States of America, wealthy British citizens are sending horses for safety to America, and that one owner recently sent 12 horses on the ship "American Farmer" at a cost of 400 dollars per animal; and will he take steps to prevent any repetition of this action?
Sir A. SalterThe United States ship "American Farmer" was transferred to the Belgian flag in February, 1940, and renamed. She is trading on her owners' account and my right hon. Friend has no 1505W authority over her. In any case I understand that the ship is specially fitted for the carriage of horses, and is not adapted for the carriage of children.